Does equitable stroke control still exist?
This graduated system of Equitable Stroke Control is going away, and will be replaced with a single limit for all players of Net Double Bogey. Here’s a guide on how to set up ESC in Golf League Tracker.
How do you use Equitable Stroke Control?
“Equitable Stroke Control” (ESC) is the downward adjustment of individual hole scores for handicap purposes in order to make handicaps more representative of a player’s potential ability….9-Hole Equitable Stroke Control.
| Course Handicap | Maximum Number on Any Hole |
|---|---|
| 20 or more | 10 |
What is the maximum number of strokes per golf hole?
MAXIMUM STROKES (PER HOLE) The Rules of Golf do not limit the number of strokes a player may take on any one hole. If it requires seventeen (17) strokes to hole out (including penalty strokes) then your score for that hole is “17”. In sanctioned tournament play, such scores can occur, albeit rarely.
Is equitable stroke control changes in 2020?
Another significant change is to Equitable Stroke Control (ESC). Starting in 2020, net double bogey on any hole is the maximum allowed, whether it’s a par 3, par 4 or par 5.
How is equitable stroke control determined?
Simply put, there’s a maximum score any player can take for any given hole that’s determined by that player’s course handicap.
- 9 or less – max is a double bogey.
- 10-19 – max is 7.
- 20-29 – max is 8.
- 30-39 – max is 9.
- 40+ – max is 10.
How many strokes can a 20 handicap take?
The Equitable Stroke Control system was designed to set a maximum score per-hole that a player can submit for handicap purposes. A classic example: You hit your tee shot on a par 4 into the woods and give up looking for it….USGA Handicap: What is the Max Score You Can Take on a Hole?
| Course Handicap | Maximum Score |
|---|---|
| 10 – 19 | 7 |
| 20 – 29 | 8 |
| 30 – 39 | 9 |
| 40+ | 10 |